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enMLS Review: Goals galore as DC United win 10-goal thrillerDC United came from behind, scored six goals and conceded four in a remarkable match against Real Salt Lake in MLS action on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-goals-galore-dc-united-win-10-goal-thriller
Former United States international forward Chris Rolfe scored twice as Eastern Conference leaders DC United rallied past Real Salt Lake 6-4 in a topsy-turvy encounter.
Goals either side of the interval from Rolfe levelled proceedings, after RSL raced out to a 2-0 lead inside the first 21 minutes at Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, before Perry Kitchen and Nicholas DeLeon broke the tie and secured victory for United on Saturday.
United are nine points clear in the East, ahead of New York Red Bulls, who saw off Philadelphia Union 3-1 in Tranquillo Barnetta's debut for the conference strugglers.
RSL stormed out of the blocks in Washington via Joao Plata and Kyle Beckerman.
Plata side-footed the ball past goalkeeper Andrew Dykstra in the second minute and Beckerman got in on the action 19 minutes later with a powerful long-range strike.
Rolfe reduced the deficit three minutes shy of the break, and he then equalised from the penalty spot nine minutes into the second half.
United and RSL exchanged goals up until the 68th minute, as Aaron Maund cancelled out Taylor Kemp's thunderous effort, before Fabian Espindola restored the home team's lead seconds later, only for Abdoulie Mansally to hit back and make it 4-4.
That is as good as it got for RSL, with Kitchen heading United into a 79th-minute lead which would not be relinquished as DeLeon completed the scoring six minutes later.
There were also goals galore at Florida Citrus Bowl after Orlando City accounted for Columbus Crew 5-2.
Orlando overcame an early deficit as in-form rookie Cyle Larin's brace helped end a run of three straight league losses.
Reigning MLS Cup champions Los Angeles Galaxy and New England Revolution both posted 3-1 wins on Saturday.
Three unanswered goals in the second half from Sebastian Lletget, Alan Gordon and Robbie Keane inspired the Galaxy - third in the Western Conference - at Colorado Rapids.
The Revolution, meanwhile, won for the second time in three games, accounting for 10-man Toronto FC.
Elsewhere, Frank Lampard's long-awaited New York City debut ended in defeat as Montreal Impact emerged 3-2 victors in the Big Apple.
Free-falling Seattle Sounders crashed to a fourth consecutive defeat, beaten 3-0 at home to Western Conference high-flyers Vancouver Whitecaps, who stayed a point clear at the summit.
Sporting Kansas City and 10-man Houston Dynamo played out a 1-1 draw.news_articleSun, 02 Aug 2015 04:35:49 +0000Anonymous427141 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Wright-Phillips, Lampard set to debutShaun Wright-Phillips is available to make his New York Red Bulls debut alongside brother Bradley in Philadelphia on Saturday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-wright-phillips-lampard-set-debut
New York Red Bulls recruit Shaun Wright-Phillips revealed he only arrived in the city to attend his brother's wedding as he prepares to debut for the MLS franchise.
Former England international winger Wright-Phillips was snapped up by the Red Bulls as a free agent at the start of week, re-united with brother Bradley in New York after he was released by QPR.
The Wright-Phillips brothers are now set to play on the same side for the first time since combining at Manchester City in 2004, when the Red Bulls travel to Eastern Conference rivals Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
Speaking at his unveiling, the 33-year-old Shaun said he was planning to return to England after his brother tied the knot.
"Like [coach] Jesse [Marsch] said, he called me at the airport and asked me to train to keep my fitness up and then it all just kind of fell into place," he said.
"As much as I wanted to be here, the feeling was mutual between me, my team-mates and the coaching staff and I felt like I was in the family, which is how I felt when I was 19 and first started breaking through at Manchester City.
"So I've been very welcomed to be here and very humbled at the same time, so hopefully I can do what you guys expect me to do and help the Red Bulls win stuff."
The Red Bulls are third in the East, nine points adrift of leaders DC United who host Real Salt Lake on the same day, while the Union are second-bottom in the conference.
New York City FC fans could see Frank Lampard make his long-awaited debut against Montreal Impact on Saturday.
A calf injury meant Lampard missed last week's 5-3 win over Orlando City and Wednesday's MLS All-Star clash against Tottenham.
But New York City coach Jason Kreis is optimistic about Lampard's chances of running out at Yankee Stadium.
"I've said this every single week, but this time I think I can say that I actually feel it - he should be ready," Kreis said.
The Impact, who occupy the sixth and final play-off place in the East ahead of New York City on goal difference, are expected to be without new signing and former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba for the trip to the Big Apple.
Elsewhere on Saturday, East's second-place Columbus Crew are away at Orlando City, New England Revolution host Toronto FC with both teams level on points, and Houston Dynamo travel to Sporting Kansas City.
Reigning MLS Cup champions Los Angeles Galaxy tackle Colorado Rapids, and Seattle Sounders will be out to arrest a three-match losing streak when they entertain high-flying Vancouver Whitecaps in a Western Conference blockbuster.
West leaders FC Dallas are on the road against East cellar-dwellers Chicago Fire on Sunday, while San Jose Earthquakes face Portland Timbers.news_articleThu, 30 Jul 2015 06:27:40 +0000Anonymous425730 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comReal Salt Lake 2 Sporting Kansas City 1: Hosts close in on play-off spotsDespite a screamer from Benny Feilhaber, Sporting Kansas City went down to Real Salt Lake in MLS.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/real-salt-lake-2-sporting-kansas-city-1-hosts-close-play-spots
Real Salt Lake ended Sporting Kansas City's five-match winning run with a 2-1 victory in Utah on Friday.
Javier Morales' opener had been cancelled out by Benny Feilhaber, but a Joao Plata penalty sealed victory for the hosts at the Rio Tinto Stadium.
Sporting had won five straight matches in all competitions heading in, and the loss meant they missed their chance to briefly go top of the Western Conference.
Instead, they remain fourth while Real Salt Lake stay seventh but close to within three points of the sixth-placed Portland Timbers.
Morales made it 1-0 to the hosts with a fine opening goal in the 34th minute.
Sebastian Jaime nodded down for the veteran Argentine midfielder and he broke through the heart of the Sporting defence before finishing smartly.
Sporting had to wait until early in the second half to equalise and it came thanks to a tremendous strike from Feilhaber.
He took a pass from Roger Espinoza before making space for himself and shooting into the top corner from 35 yards.
Real would find their winner via the penalty spot with 17 minutes remaining.
Substitute Olmes Garcia surged into the area and Sporting goalkeeper Tim Melia, rushing out, brought him down.
Plata made no mistake from the penalty spot, finding the bottom corner despite Melia guessing the right way.news_articleSat, 25 Jul 2015 05:44:34 +0000Anonymous423288 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Pirlo, Lampard set to take centre stageNew York City could have two big-name debutants featuring when they take on Orlando City.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-pirlo-lampard-set-take-centre-stage
Andrea Pirlo is set to make his New York City debut and Frank Lampard could do likewise when their team face Orlando City.
All eyes will be on Yankee Stadium on Sunday with two stars potentially taking the field in MLS for the first time.
Pirlo departed Italy for the United States days ahead of the clash, fresh from his Serie A-winning campaign with Juventus.
Whether the 36-year-old midfield maestro is thrown straight into the New York City team remains to be seen.
Lampard has battled a calf injury, which has delayed his debut, but he is nearing a return to fitness for Jason Kreis' men.
New York City are growing increasingly desperate, sitting second-bottom in the Eastern Conference and three points off sixth-placed Orlando.
While Orlando have been led by nine league goals from Kaka, they have been in a worrying run of form that has included just one win in their past five MLS outings.
Elsewhere, Steven Gerrard and his free-scoring LA Galaxy are at the Houston Dynamo.
Bruce Arena's Galaxy have scored 20 goals in their past five league outings on their way to second in the Western Conference.
The Dynamo are battling in second-bottom in the West, while the Galaxy are only a point behind conference leaders Dallas.
Dallas host the Portland Timbers on Saturday.
Eastern Conference leaders DC United will be out to end a two-game losing league run when they host the Philadelphia Union.
Real Salt Lake and Sporting Kansas City open the latest round of fixtures on Friday, while the Columbus Crew host Toronto, the Seattle Sounders take on the Montreal Impact and the Chicago Fire are at home to the New England Revolution.
Following a loss to Manchester United in the International Champions Cup, the San Jose Earthquakes are at the Vancouver Whitecaps.news_articleWed, 22 Jul 2015 09:22:54 +0000Anonymous421860 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Review: Revolution end skid, Giovinco leads TorontoNew England Revolution recorded an overdue win, while Sebastian Giovinco produced an All-Star performance in MLS.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-revolution-end-skid-giovinco-leads-toronto
Lee Nguyen was the hero as New England Revolution snapped a five-match losing streak with a 1-0 victory over 10-man New York City FC on Saturday.
The Revolution were in free-fall prior to kick-off following defeats to New York Red Bulls, FC Dallas, Vancouver Whitecaps, Columbus Crew and DC United.
But the Revolution ended the rut thanks to Nguyen, who drifted back on to his right foot and curled the ball beyond New York City goalkeeper Josh Saunders in the 12th minute at Gillette Stadium.
New York City ended the match with 10 men after Ned Grabavoy was shown a straight red card for a studs-up challenge on Daigo Kobayashi nine minutes into the second half.
The drought-breaking victory helped New England into fifth in the Eastern Conference, six points ahead of New York City.
Meanwhile, a stoppage-time defeat saw DC United's lead atop the East reduced to six points after New York Red Bulls overcame Orlando City earlier on Saturday.
Sacha Kljestan and Mike Grella were on target as the Red Bulls downed 10-man Orlando City 2-0 on the road.
And United were unable to restore their nine-point cushion after Fabian Castillo - named in the All-Star squad - struck in the second minute of injury time to lift Western Conference pacesetters FC Dallas to a 2-1 win.
Italian star Sebastian Giovinco proved too hot to handle as Toronto FC trumped Philadelphia Union 2-1.
Giovinco, who headlined the All-Star's final 22-man roster on Saturday, took his tally to 12 goals and nine assists with a 32nd-minute strike, three minutes after Marky Delgado had put Toronto in front.
Substitute Conor Casey netted a late consolation for the Union.
In other results, Kevin Doyle helped Colorado Rapids to a hard-fought 1-0 victory at Seattle Sounders.
Real Salt Lake accounted for Houston Dynamo 2-0, first-half goals to All-Star Ben Feilhaber and Dominic Dwyer saw Sporting Kansas City past Montreal Impact 2-1, while Portland Timbers drew 1-1 at home to Vancouver Whitecaps.news_articleSun, 19 Jul 2015 04:59:36 +0000Anonymous420322 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Gerrard set for league bowLA Galaxy star Steven Gerrard headlines an action-packed weekend of MLS action.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-gerrard-set-league-bow
All eyes will be on Steven Gerrard, when reigning MLS Cup champions LA Galaxy host San Jose Earthquakes in the California Clasico on Friday.
Gerrard has made two appearances for the Galaxy following his arrival from boyhood club Liverpool, playing the first half of a 2-1 win over America in the International Champions Cup on Saturday, before coming off the bench in the 1-0 defeat to Real Salt Lake in Open Cup action on Tuesday.
The former Anfield skipper, however, will make his much-anticipated MLS debut for the fifth-placed Galaxy against Western Conference rivals the Earthquakes, who emerged 3-1 victors when the sides met late last month.
"We had some good chances to at least take the game to extra-time. I'm guilty of missing one, so I take responsibility for that, but the big game this week was always going to be Friday," Gerrard told Galaxy TV after the loss to RSL.
"We move on, we can't change the past. We will try to get back to winning ways on Friday.
"It's been a whirlwind change over the last week or two. I'm still searching for 100 per cent fitness but I can feel it coming.
"I'd be very frustrated and disappointed if I wasn't getting chances whilst the chances are there and I have full belief in myself that those chances will sooner rather than later go in the back of the net."
The Galaxy will be out to close the gap on Seattle Sounders, Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas, who are all level on 32 points atop the West as they prepare for action on Saturday.
The Sounders are at home to basement side Colorado Rapids, the Whitecaps can end a run of back-to-back defeats against Portland Timbers, while Dallas entertain Eastern Conference leaders DC United.
United are eight points clear in the East, well ahead of Columbus Crew, who resume hostilities with Chicago Fire on Sunday after extinguishing the strugglers 1-0 in the first leg of their double-header midweek.
In other fixtures scheduled on Saturday, Toronto FC tackle Philadelphia Union, while Orlando City and New York Red Bulls square-off in a blockbuster clash in the East.
Free-falling New England Revolution - in the midst of a five-match losing streak - welcome New York City FC to Gillette Stadium, Montreal Impact are on the road against Sporting Kansas City and Houston Dynamo can register back-to-back wins with victory at RSL.news_articleThu, 16 Jul 2015 07:03:28 +0000Anonymous418941 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comGerrard optimistic despite Galaxys cup exitDespite seeing LA Galaxy's US Open Cup run ended by Real Salt Lake on Tuesday, Steven Gerrard was strangely upbeat.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/gerrard-optimistic-despite-galaxys-cup-exit
Steven Gerrard had mixed feelings after making his competitive debut for Los Angeles Galaxy's 1-0 loss to Real Salt Lake in the US Open Cup on Tuesday.
The former Liverpool and England captain played the second half as Bruce Arena's men conceded an 87th-minute goal to be eliminated in the quarter-finals of the competition.
But despite the defeat, Gerrard said there were good signs from a personal perspective.
"I walk away disappointed with the result. I move away with another 45 minutes out the locker room, so that will get me towards full fitness," Gerrard said after his competitive Galaxy debut.
"But I'm walking away with a cheeky smile, because I'm very happy with my feeling in the game I'm very confident moving forward.
"It's been a whirlwind change over the last week or two. I'm two weeks into a brand new challenge and a very big change and I'm still searching for 100 per cent fitness, but I can feel it coming.
"I'd be very frustrated and disappointed if I wasn't getting chances while the chances are there. I know and have full belief in myself that them chances will sooner rather than later go in the back of the net."
Gerrard missed two decent chances, once denied by goalkeeper Jeff Attinella before later putting an opportunity over the bar.
The 35-year-old said a lack of match practice may have had an impact.
"I'm not surprised [I missed]," Gerrard added.
"I've had two 45 minutes in seven, eight weeks - but I'm strangely very happy at the moment.
"It's given me a flavour of the MLS standard tonight, and I'm very confident that the goals and the assists and the dangerous play will come from me in the future."news_articleWed, 15 Jul 2015 08:18:54 +0000Anonymous418450 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Review: Subs inspire Colorado, Red Bulls blitz RevsColorado Rapids pulled off a 3-1 comeback win over Real Salt Lake, while Seattle Sounders' poor form continued.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-subs-inspire-colorado-red-bulls-blitz-revs
Substitutes Charles Eloundou and Juan Edgardo Ramirez turned the game for Colorado Rapids on Saturday, while an early blitz set up New York Red Bulls' third win in four MLS matches.
Eloundou set up all three goals for the Rapids, including one to Ramirez, as Colorado overturned a goal deficit in the final 10 minutes to triumph 3-1 over Real Salt Lake, who finished the match with 10 players.
After spending most of the match in defence, RSL looked on track for a shock win at Dick's Sporting Goods Park in Denver but goals to Drew Moor, Jared Watts and Ramirez saw Colorado prevail at home.
Sebastian Jaime timed his run perfectly to tap Javier Morales' cross into the net in the 79th minute for RSL but just two minutes later Moor levelled the match with a header from Eloundou's corner.
Jaime was then sent off after a scuffle with Moor in the 84th minute before Watts pounced in the first minute of stoppage time to hand the Rapids the advantage, after Eloundou's initial shot came back off the post.
Ramirez wrapped up the hosts' victory in the seventh additional minute, bursting onto Eloundou's pass to run the length of the field and score into an empty net after RSL goalkeeper Jeff Attinella came up for a corner.
The win was Colorado's second in a row but the Rapids remain last in the Western Conference with 21 points, although they moved within two of RSL.
In the East, the Red Bulls drew within nine points of runaway leaders DC United with a 4-1 thumping of New England Revolution.
An early brace for Bradley Wright-Phillips and a goal to Lloyd Sam - all in the opening 12 minutes - saw Red Bulls race away to a 3-0 lead, and although Andy Dorman pulled one back for the visitors in the 37th minute, Anthony Wallace's deflected 25-yard effort settled the match at Red Bull Arena.
Red Bulls could even survive a penalty miss from Sal Zizzo on their way to victory, as Revolution keeper Bobby Shuttleworth pulled off an incredible triple-save in the 89th minute after his captain Jose Goncalves was sent off for conceding the spot-kick.
The poor form of Western Conference leaders Seattle Sounders continued as Sigi Schmid's men lost for the fifth time in six games in all competitions - Chicago Fire stunning them 1-0.
The West's last-placed team triumphed thanks to Jason Johnson's stunning 92nd-minute strike on the counter-attack, while elsewhere, FC Dallas drew level with the Sounders on 32 points thanks to their 2-0 win at Orlando City.
Portland Timbers missed the chance to top the West as they lost 3-0 at Philadelphia Union, while Montreal Impact won by the same scoreline over Columbus Crew.news_articleSun, 12 Jul 2015 03:59:23 +0000Anonymous416792 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Lampard set for debutAs the Vancouver Whitecaps look to avoid another slow start, Frank Lampard is set for his MLS debut.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-lampard-set-debut
Frank Lampard is set to make his MLS debut when his New York City host Toronto FC on Sunday.
The Chelsea great is finally ready to make his first appearance in the club's sky blue, and he gets the chance at Yankee Stadium.
Lampard joins at a good time for the club, who have won four of their past five league outings to sit seventh in the Eastern Conference.
He is sure to add quality and that will help David Villa, the Spain all-time leading goalscorer, who has eight league goals this season.
Toronto are fifth in the East, three points ahead of New York City.
Meanwhile, Vancouver Whitecaps coach Carl Robinson warned his team they cannot afford to concede early again in MLS.
Second in the Western Conference, Robinson's Whitecaps host Sporting Kansas City on Sunday.
The Whitecaps conceded in the second minute against the Colorado Rapids to suffer a shock 2-1 loss in their most recent outing.
That loss ended a run of three straight wins for Vancouver, and Robinson is keen for his team to avoid a repeat.
"Maybe not concede after a minute, that might help," Robinson said, according to the MLS website.
"We talked about it in the lead up to the [Colorado] game. About being hard to beat and not giving anything away. We need to address it.
"We'll be behind in other games and it's important that we're able to bounce back. We know we're good when we go ahead of teams, which we've shown.
"But we're going to be behind at certain times and it's finding that attitude, finding that mentality to try to claw our way back because we do need to do that."
While the Whitecaps are second, Sporting KC sit sixth but have won three of their past four league outings.
Elsewhere, Western Conference leaders Seattle Sounders visit the struggling Chicago Fire.
The Sounders and Whitecaps are level on points atop the conference.
The West's third-placed team, Portland Timbers, are at Philadelphia Union, while New York Red Bulls host New England Revolution.
Orlando City host FC Dallas without star attacking midfielder Kaka, who is suspended, and Columbus Crew visit Montreal Impact.
The Rapids take on Real Salt Lake on Saturday, while San Jose Earthquakes host Houston Dynamo on Friday.news_articleThu, 09 Jul 2015 05:27:55 +0000Anonymous415334 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Review: Keane shines at Gerrards Galaxy unveilingLos Angeles Galaxy impressed new signing Steven Gerrard by crushing Toronto FC in MLS, while Kaka and David Villa both scored.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-keane-shines-gerrards-galaxy-unveiling
Robbie Keane made a statement to Los Angeles Galaxy fans on Saturday, scoring a hat-trick as his team secured a 4-0 victory against Toronto FC.
On the same day as new signing Steven Gerrard was presented to the home crowd at the StubHub Center, skipper Keane seemed keen to remind his former Liverpool team-mate who the main man is at the Galaxy.
The Irish striker converted a penalty in the ninth minute, tapped home from Baggio Husidic four minutes before half-time and then completed his treble just prior to the hour mark after rounding Toronto goalkeeper Chris Konopka on a fast break.
Sebastian Lletget wrapped up the Galaxy's victory in second-half stoppage time with a smart finish from a tight angle.
Gerrard came onto the pitch at half-time to wave to the home fans and conduct a couple of brief interviews in his official welcome to LA.
The victory took Galaxy to third in the Western Conference with 31 points, rising above Portland Timbers (28) and FC Dallas (29), while Seattle Sounders and Vancouver Whitecaps (both 32) remain ahead of Keane's reigning champions.
Earlier, Dallas moved within three points of the Whitecaps with a 3-0 triumph over New England Revolution, who suffered a fifth consecutive defeat.
Vancouver lost 2-1 at Colorado Rapids, who had new designated player Kevin Doyle to thank for the win, with the Irishman scoring the winner with a powerful header in the 56th minute.
In the East, Columbus Crew surged into second position with 24 points after a 2-1 win over New York Red Bulls, with Ethan Finlay scoring a brace.
Kaka scored early in Orlando City's 1-1 draw at Real Salt Lake but the Brazilian attacker was sent off on the cusp of half-time for stepping on an opponent even though it looked accidental on replay, while David Villa made it four goals in three matches as New York City won 2-1 at Montreal Impact.news_articleSun, 05 Jul 2015 04:45:39 +0000Anonymous413390 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Sounders seek momentum switchBattling in the Western Conference, Seattle Sounders are chasing a reverse to their losing form in MLS.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-sounders-seek-momentum-switch
Seattle Sounders will hope they can arrest their MLS slump, when they host Eastern Conference pace-setters DC United on Friday.
Seattle have lost four of their past five league outings, and their previous four in all competitions.
Defender Zach Scott said, if anything, the Sounders were happy to suffer their lull at the midway point of the season, especially given the absence of Marco Pappa, Clint Dempsey and Brad Evans to international duty at the CONCACAF Gold Cup.
"It never gets easy. I feel like we always go through a point during every season where maybe we're not our sharpest or injuries have caught up with us... glass half full, it's definitely a good time to be going through it right now than in October or November," Scott said.
"I think we're all optimistic that we can get through this. We've got not only a good group of guys who can step in, but a good locker room.
"It's very easy to be at each other's throats when you're not clicking on all cylinders. We're going to be OK."
Scott said the Sounders were hoping the fixture against DC - who Seattle have not lost to in four MLS outings, winning three - could be the turning point.
"We're looking at every game as a chance to halt that momentum," he added.
Also on Friday, Houston Dynamo will be out to snap a two-match losing run when they host Eastern Conference cellar-dwellers Chicago Fire.
On Saturday, Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps have the ideal chance to make it four wins in a row when they travel to struggling Colorado Rapids.
New York Red Bulls will aim to preserve the momentum gained from their come-from-behind derby win when they take on Columbus Crew, while New York City will look to bounce back away in Canada at Montreal Impact.
FC Dallas host New England Revolution, Real Salt Lake welcome Orlando City, champions Los Angeles Galaxy entertain Toronto FC, while on Sunday, Portland Timbers host San Jose Earthquakes.news_articleThu, 02 Jul 2015 06:38:16 +0000Anonymous412067 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Review: Earthquakes win California Clasico, Vancouver claim top spot in WestAn impressive second half saw San Jose Earthquakes end their derby drought against Los Angeles Galaxy in MLS.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-earthquakes-win-california-clasico-vancouver-claim-top-spot-west
San Jose Earthquakes came from behind to win the California Clasico on Saturday, while Vancouver Whitecaps went top in the West thanks to their brilliant away form.
The Earthquakes struck twice after half-time to defeat Los Angeles Galaxy 3-1 in front of over 50,000 fans at Stanford Stadium, while Vancouver triumphed 2-1 against 10-man New England Revolution to make it three straight wins on the road.
In the 46th Cali Clasico, San Jose (16) drew within one win of the Galaxy (17) in the history of the derby but had to respond following Juninho's 17th-minute opener for the visitors.
Veteran striker Chris Wondolowski equalised in the 28th minute with a sharp volley, while defender Clarence Goodson scored just his fourth MLS goal with a powerful header seven minutes after the interval to put the Earthquakes in front, with Matias Perez Garcia setting up both goals.
Substitute Cordell Cato wrapped up the win with 18 minutes remaining, as San Jose registered their first Cali Clasico victory in six matches.
At Gillette Stadium, the Whitecaps continued their impressive run away from BC Place Stadium, with Carl Robinson's men notching their sixth road victory in 2015, two more than they have managed in front of their home fans in MLS this season.
Cristian Techera took advantage of a defensive error in the 18th minute to put the Whitecaps in front, while Octavio Rivero doubled the visitors' advantage from the spot just after the half-hour mark.
Revolution centre-back Andrew Farrell conceded the penalty and was shown a red card for denying an obvious goal-scoring opportunity.
Teal Bunbury dragged a goal back for New England with six minutes remaining but Vancouver held on for three points, although they needed goalkeeper David Ousted to produce an impressive save to deny Juan Agudelo late on.
The win took the Whitecaps (32 points) to the top of the Western Conference standings, three ahead of Seattle Sounders, who play Portland Timbers on Sunday, with the Galaxy a point further back.
Eastern Conference leaders DC United held Toronto FC to a scoreless draw in Canada to move 11 points clear of second-placed New England (24).
Toronto (23) moved ahead of Orlando City into third on games won.
Columbus Crew and Philadelphia Union both came from behind to claim 2-2 draws against Real Salt Lake and Montreal Impact, respectively, while Sporting Kansas City defeated Colorado Rapids 2-0.news_articleSun, 28 Jun 2015 04:48:22 +0000Anonymous410059 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: New York derby takes centre stageIn-form New York City and rivals New York Red Bulls are set for the second New York derby of the 2015 MLS season.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-new-york-derby-takes-centre-stage
The Empire State Building will turn blue or red as New York City prepare to host arch-rivals New York Red Bulls on Sunday.
Microsoft Windows will light up the iconic Manhattan landmark with the colour of the MLS club that receives the most votes online, as both teams bid to earn bragging rights in New York.
City welcome the Red Bulls to Yankee Stadium in the second instalment of the New York derby - the latter won 2-1 in May - on the back of three consecutive victories, following wins over Toronto FC, Montreal Impact and Philadelphia Union.
Former Spain international David Villa has been key to City's winning streak, scoring three goals in as many matches, including a brace in Toronto last time out.
City are ninth in the 10-team Eastern Conference, but only three points behind the sixth-placed Red Bulls, who returned to form at the right time midweek.
The Red Bulls snapped a five-match winless run in MLS via Mike Grella's fourth-minute winner against Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.
"At the end of the day, three points are so huge," captain Dax McCarty said.
"When you lose four games in a row, you start to question yourself; you start to question your ability as a team.
"I think we never lost too much confidence, but obviously doubt starts to creep in and you never want to doubt yourself; you never want to doubt your team."
There are three other derbies over the weekend, with FC Dallas entertaining fellow Texans Houston Dynamo on Friday, while San Jose Earthquakes tackle reigning champions Los Angeles Galaxy in the California Clasico on Saturday.
On Sunday, Portland Timbers host Western Conference leaders and Cascadia Cup rivals Seattle Sounders at Providence Park.
The Sounders head to Portland following back-to-back defeats as the Seattle club failed to move clear of Vancouver Whitecaps, who are level on 29 points leading into Saturday's trip to New England Revolution.
New England - one win in nine matches - fell 10 points behind Eastern Conference pacesetters DC United after surrendering a lead in their 2-1 loss at Columbus Crew.
Elsewhere on Saturday, DC travel to Toronto, the Union go head-to-head with the Impact, Sporting Kansas City are at home to Colorado Rapids, while Real Salt Lake face Columbus Crew.news_articleThu, 25 Jun 2015 05:22:24 +0000Anonymous408627 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Review: Red Bulls stop the rotNew York Red Bulls snapped a five-match winless streak in MLS after overcoming Real Salt Lake on Wednesday.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-review-red-bulls-stop-rot
Mike Grella and two red cards helped New York Red Bulls to an overdue 1-0 win against nine-man Real Salt Lake.
The Red Bulls had failed to win any of their past five league fixtures prior to Real Salt Lake's visit to New York and coach Jesse Marsch promised to make changes.
Marsch's changes worked wonders as Kemar Lawrence and Sean Davis - both reinstated to the starting XI - linked up to assist Grella for his fourth-minute opener on Wednesday.
Lawrence picked out Davis with a cross from the left and the latter directed the ball to Grella, who made no mistake from close range at Red Bull Arena.
The home side were aided by two red cards on either side of the break.
Javier Morales was the first RSL player to head down the tunnel after denying the Red Bulls a goal-scoring opportunity in the 40th minute, before team-mate Demar Phillips saw red for a late challenge 14 minutes into the second half.
While the Red Bulls returned to winning ways, New England Revolution's woes continued in the Eastern Conference.
The Revolution - with just one win in nine league matches - were undone by Kei Kamara's brace in a 2-1 defeat against Columbus Crew.
New England made a dream start thanks to Lee Nguyen, who opened the scoring after just 35 seconds.
But that is as good as it got for the visitors, with Kamara restoring parity in the fourth minute, before ending the Crew's six-match winless streak in the 50th minute.
The second-placed Revs are now 10 points adrift of East leaders DC United, who edged Chicago Fire 1-0 on the road.
Orlando City are within a solitary point of the Revs following their 2-0 win at home to Colorado Rapids, while Toronto FC are a point further back after seeing off Montreal Impact 3-1.
Philadelphia Union claimed a confidence-boosting 1-0 win over Western Conference pacesetters Seattle Sounders.
C.J. Sapong's 69th-minute goal was the difference against the Sounders, who were without Clint Dempsey, Obafemi Martins, Chad Barrett, Brad Evans and Osvaldo Alonso for the trip to Philadelphia as they crashed to consecutive defeats.
Meanwhile, reigning champions Los Angeles Galaxy had five different goalscorers as they routed Portland Timbers 5-0.news_articleThu, 25 Jun 2015 05:15:34 +0000Anonymous408636 at http://www.fourfourtwo.comMLS Preview: Red Bulls set for changesNew York Red Bulls are in the midst of a five-match winless streak in MLS as they prepare to host Real Salt Lake midweek.http://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/mls-preview-red-bulls-set-changes
New York Red Bulls must "stop the bleeding". That is the message coming from coach Jesse Marsch, who is set to ring the changes against Real Salt Lake.
The Red Bulls entertain RSL on Wednesday attempting to arrest a five-match winless streak after crashing to a fourth consecutive defeat against Vancouver Whitecaps over the weekend.
Marsch and Co. sit outside of the play-off positions in the Eastern Conference, with the Red Bulls seventh in the table behind Montreal Impact and Columbus Crew on goal difference.
"Certain guys have shown that they're hungry," Marsch told reporters.
"It's not like we're going to change the philosophy, but we need to look hard at which guys right now are ready to step up and do whatever it takes.
"We're figuring out how to put 11 guys on the field on Wednesday that are going to go out there and win, period.
"Win ugly, win pretty; win in whatever way possible. That's where we're at right now. We have to figure out a way to stop the bleeding."
Red Bulls captain Dax McCarty added: "If we have to play like bastards, if we have to play cynical, if we have to kick people, if we have to be physical, if we have to get up in guys' faces, then we need to change that."
At the other end of the East standings, leaders DC United and New England Revolution are both away from home on Wednesday.
United, who snapped back-to-back defeats against New England on Sunday to move seven points clear at the summit, travel to cellar-dwellers Chicago Fire.
The Revolution - second in the table - have only won one of their past eight league fixtures as they prepare to face sixth-placed Columbus Crew on the road.
Elsewhere on Wednesday, Western Conference pacesetters Seattle Sounders can maintain their lead atop the standings with victory at lowly Philadelphia Union.
The Sounders were beaten 2-0 at home to San Jose Earthquakes as the Whitecaps moved level in the West, but adrift on goal difference.
Portland Timbers travel to reigning MLS champions Los Angeles Galaxy in a battle between third and fourth in the West.
Toronto FC go head-to-head with the Impact in an all-Canadian affair, while Orlando City tackle Colorado Rapids.news_articleTue, 23 Jun 2015 05:09:50 +0000Anonymous407702 at http://www.fourfourtwo.com